Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education - Certificates
Early Childhood Entry Level
(3 Total Credit Hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education (not required with current CDA) * (20 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Fall |
Early Childhood Educator
(9 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education (not required with current CDA) * (20 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Fall | |
| IEC 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Fall | |
| Any IEC three (3) hour course, with the exception of IEC 190, IEC 250 and IEC 291 | 3 | Varies |
Early Childhood Administrator
(12 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education (not required with current CDA) * (20 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Fall | |
| IEC 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Spring | |
| IEC 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs | 3 | Spring | |
| IEC 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Online |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs | 3 | Spring | |
| IEC 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Online |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 230 Business Administration of ECE Programs | 3 | Spring | |
| IEC 240 Administration of Early Childhood Education (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Online |
School Age Child Care
(15 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 101 Orientation to Early Childhood Education (not required with current CDA) * (20 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Fall | |
| IEC 102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Spring | |
| IEC 130 Early Childhood Development (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Varies | |
| IEC 200 Child Guidance (10 hours of required field observation) | 3 | Fall | |
| IEC 250 School Age Child Care | 3 | Varies |
Notes
- All of the IEC classes are offered online hybrid (with synchronous meeting times in the evening).
- Additional Expenses: Students must have the following: 1) a criminal background record check ($20); 2) a child abuse/neglect check ($10); 3) a TB test showing ‘0’ mm of induration or a Physician’s statement if chest x-ray was needed or waiver documented by health assessment (cost varies by health provider/co-pay); 4) KCTCS Liability Insurance ($11/semester billed to student account).
- Current CDA yields credit for IEC 101, IEC 102.
- New students contact Dr. Beth VanWassenhove (beth.vanwassenhove@kctcs.edu) to enroll into the department webpage. Students will upload required background check and TB test there, as well as receive important department information.
- The Early Childhood Development Scholarship is available for KY residents working in licensed/certified centers/homes 20 or more hours per week. Tuition paid by KHEAA when the employer agrees to participate. Students must enroll in 9 hours or less per term, complete an online KHEAA application each term and complete an annual FAFSA. Go to KHEAA Scholarships for more information.
- Students must obtain a grade of C or greater in all IEC courses.
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
Learn more about Gateway's General Education Offerings here.
Learn more about KCTCS General Education Offerings here.
Find the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program KCTCS Catalog here.
